School of Engineering (SEng.) Collections: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of human/afterbirth placenta waste management effectiveness and selection of the best treatment technology using AHP in Kampala health units
(Makerere University, 2015-10)Proper treatment of human/afterbirth placenta waste plays a major role in prevention of infection, disease transfer and environmental hazards. However, storage, treatment and disposal of the human placenta have remained ... -
Value engineering application in the improvement of charcoal briquetting processes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-07)The increase in the demand for energy in Uganda due to the high population growth rate coupled with unsustainable harvesting and poor management of forests means that Uganda is approaching a biomass fuel crisis. This ... -
Investigation of resonance in propeller turbines: The case of units 14/15 at Kiira power station
(Makerere University, 2015-09)This dissertation presents results of an investigation which focused on determining if resonance is the cause of vibration on two propeller turbines at Kiira Hydro-Power Station, located in Jinja, Uganda. The main goal ... -
Improving post-harvest handling technologies for farmers in Northern Uganda: A case study of North East Chilli Producers Association
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Agriculture being the largest employer in Uganda has been faced with a challenge of drying not only in chilli but also other crops. Due to challenges in drying, post-harvest losses are estimated at 5-15% for cereals and ... -
Short-term load forecasting for Uganda’s transmission network
(Makerere University, 2013-09)This research attempts to simulate and develop by use ANN, test, and recommend a reliable and accurate model of forecasting the next day’s electrical load demand for UETCL in Uganda. UETCL is the sole purchaser from UEGCL ... -
Investigation into the engineering properties of marble dust and river sand stabilized black cotton soil for subgrade construction
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Expansive soils such as black cotton soils undergo volumetric changes when exposed to moisture variations consequently resulting into premature failures of civil engineering infrastructure founded on them. To avert this ... -
Estimation of the California Bearing Ratio for lateritic soils based on compaction characteristics
(Makerere University, 2014)California Bearing Ratio (CBR) is a commonly used indirect method to assess the stiffness modulus and shear strength of subgrade in pavement design works. However, civil engineers always encounter difficulties in obtaining ... -
GIS analysis and optimisation of faecal sludge logistics at city-wide scale in Kampala, Uganda
(MDPI AG, 2017-01)The majority of residents in low- and middle-income countries are served by onsite sanitation. Equitable access to sanitation, including emptying, collection, and transport services for the accumulation of faecal sludge ... -
Architecture and materials implications on energy efficiency in buildings
(Makerere University, 2014)Materials and architecture have a big effect on the energy consumption of buildings. Poor architecture and material selection has led to an increase in energy demand for buildings hence Energy efficiency has become the key ... -
Construction management functions in public buildings in Uganda: A case study of Rwenzori region local governments.
(Makerere University, 2014-10)The government of Uganda and other development partners are making a lot of investments in form of building infrastructure with the aim of improving the quality of social services like education, medical care and general ... -
Improvement of the water scrubbing technology for biogas upgrading.
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Biogas is a renewable energy resource comprising of mainly methane, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulphide. Its range of uses can be increased by removing hydrogen sulphide and enhancing methane content by removal of carbon ... -
Thermal characterization and modeling of woody biomass gasification for small-scale combined heat and power application
(Makerere University, 2014)World over, small-scale CHP systems are undergoing rapid development, and are emerging on the market with promising prospects for the near future. The choice of a suitable CHP system is driven by the need and local conditions ... -
Development of a university based business incubation model for CEDAT
(Makerere University, 2014-08)In the National Industrial Policy (2008), the government of Uganda advocates at promoting the establishment of technology based incubators. The driving force behind this has been to foster innovation and enterprise creation. ... -
Calorific characterization of faecal sludge and its use as fuel: A case study of Kampala
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Using faecal sludge (FS) as a fuel to provide energy for industry could help to solve both the sanitation challenge and reliance on unsustainable or expensive fossil fuels. This research aimed at testing the viability ... -
Functional and operational reliability of commercial buildings: A case study of Kampala central business district shopping malls
(Makerere University, 2014-11)The study of reliability is a wide discipline. Therefore, the major purpose of the study was to analyze and document the critical factors which affect the operational and functional reliability of commercial buildings in ... -
Reverse logistics system and recycling potential at a landfill: A case study from Kampala City
(Elsevier, 2015-04)The rapid growing population and high urbanisation rates in Sub-Saharan Africa has caused enormous pressure on collection services of the generated waste in the urban areas. This has put a burden on land-filling, which is ... -
Performance characterisation of a husk powered system for rural electrification in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2014)This dissertation reports on the performance characterisation of a 32 kWe gasification power plant connected to an isolated electric grid in Tribogo Village, Muduuma Parish in Mpigi District. The system was installed as a ... -
Improving energy utilisation efficiency in the Uganda manufacturing SMEs: A case of the Foundry Subsector.
(Makerere University, 2014)In the current liberalized Ugandan economy, energy intensive SMEs are under unprecedented pressure to improve their competitiveness for their survival and growth. Energy cost is noted as one of the largest costs that SMEs ... -
Assessment of the effectiveness of the Mbarara regional feeder roads mechanical workshop operations for the period 2000 to 2006.
(Makerere University, 2014)Mbarara Regional Feeder Roads Mechanical Workshop, also referred to as the “Workshops” in this report because it comprises of individual specialized shops-car, auto electrical, engine, heavy plant, service and tyre repair ... -
End user design and implementation of a fleet maintenance management system for Uganda National Forestry Authority.
(Makerere University, 2013)Lack of timely information on the condition of fleet coupled with an inefficient process for maintenance planning and poor control of fleet that need maintenance, contribute to increased fleet downtime thereby increasing ...